(a) An examiner may require a disclaimer of any unregistrable component (such as descriptive words, abbreviations, names, symbols, terms, slogans, or elements) of a mark otherwise registrable.
(b) An applicant may voluntarily disclaim a component of a mark sought to be registered.
(c) An applicant's failure to comply with a request for disclaimer is sufficient basis for a final action denying registration.

Source Note: The provisions of this §93.94 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 6287